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Sensing
Calculator
Calculate load sensing margin, pump standby pressure, and energy savings over fixed-pressure systems
Input Parameters
Load Pressure (PSI)
LS Margin (PSI)
System Flow (GPM)
Fixed System Pressure (PSI)
Duty Cycle (%)
Calculate
Results
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Pump Pressure
PSI
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Power Saved
HP
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Energy Savings
%
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Annual Savings
$/yr
Reference
LS Pump Pressure = Load P + LS Margin Power = P × Q / 1714 Savings vs fixed: (Pfixed - Ppump) × Q / 1714 Typical LS margin: 200-400 PSI